Description
This Roasted Patty Pan Squash recipe brings out the natural sweetness of the squash, enhanced by a fragrant blend of garlic and thyme, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb. patty pan squash
- stems trimmed and halved
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved patty pan squash with the olive oil, garlic, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese before serving or try different herbs like rosemary or oregano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Roasted Patty Pan Squash, squash recipe, roasted vegetables, healthy side dish